Fire Blight Spreading in Pears

Taylor HillmanGeneral, Specialty Crops, Tree, nut & vine crops

Pears
The number-one disease for pears still remains a major issue and has spread to some new parts of the world.

Fire Blight Spreading in Pears

Fire blight remains the top biological restriction for growing pears. According to Cooperative Extension Advisor Rachel Elkins, more growers around the world are having to cope with the disease.